Tottenham Hotspur FC In Talks With FC Barcelona Over £20 Million Move For Japanese Star
Talks between Tottenham Hotspur FC and FC Barcelona over a potential £20 million move for Japanese star Takehiro Tomiyasu are at an advanced stage, according to reports.
If the deal goes through, it would be a major coup for Spurs, who have been tracking the 23-year-old defender for some time.
Tomiyasu has been a key player for Bologna in recent seasons, and he has also impressed for the Japan national team.
He is a versatile defender who can play at right-back, centre-back or left-back.
His arrival would give Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo more options in defence.
Tottenham are also interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Ilaix Moriba, but a deal for the 18-year-old is less advanced.
Moriba has been linked with a move to the Premier League for some time, and he has also been linked with Manchester City and Chelsea.
He is a highly-rated midfielder who has made 18 appearances for Barcelona this season.
If Tottenham can sign both Tomiyasu and Moriba, it would be a major boost to their squad.
The two players would add quality and depth to the team, and they would help Tottenham compete for trophies next season.
Ange Postecoglou has been given the green light to speak to Celtic about their managerial vacancy
The former Australia coach has been out of work since leaving Yokohama F. Marinos in December.
Postecoglou is a highly-rated coach who has won numerous trophies in Australia and Japan.
He is known for his attacking style of play, and he has a reputation for developing young players.
Postecoglou is believed to be Celtic's top target to replace Neil Lennon, who was sacked last month.
If he is appointed, he will be tasked with rebuilding the team after a disappointing season.
Celtic finished 25 points behind Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, and they were knocked out of the Champions League and Europa League in the group stages.
Postecoglou will be given the backing to make significant changes to the squad, and he will be expected to challenge for the title next season.
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